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Venomous Snakes Harbor Deadly Brain-Swelling VirusScientists had wondered where the virus, which has killed 2 in Vermont, hid during winter months.
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The Preschool Laboratory: Young Children Think Like ScientistsYoung children’s play is really experimentation, research indicates.
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Top 5 Strangest Meteorites You Can BuyMeteorites have killed a cow, punched a hole in a car, been chained to the ground and thought of as a message from god.
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Why Politicians Need to Think Like ScientistsSuch science thinkers would better grasp everything from global warming and voter fraud to counterterrorism.
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Space-y Tales: The 5 Strangest MeteoritesHere are the tales behind some of the bits of space going up for sale in Manhattan
meteoroids -
Far Out! Meteorites From Mars & Moon Going Up For SaleThe largest public meteorite auction ever held opens in Manhattan in October.
meteoroids -
Space Rocks! Photos of Meteorites for SaleThe space rocks range from one that resembles "The Scream" to a medieval meteorite once considered a sign from God.
meteoroids -
What Sea-Ice Loss Means for Development in the ArcticOpen water over the Arctic Ocean inevitably means development.
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Mysterious Changes in Ocean Salt Spur NASA ExpeditionThe salty parts of the ocean are becoming saltier and the fresher parts, fresher.
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Migrating Birds to Pass Over Lighting of Sept. 11 MemorialFavorable weather as of Sunday night could mean many birds passing through the city. Migrating Birds to Pass Over Manhattan During Lighting of Sept. 11 Memorial
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Bones of Contention: Disputed Dino Is Judged a FrankensaurusThe dinosaur at the center of an international dispute is more than one individual, attorneys say.
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Fishing Technique Flattens the SeafloorFishing nets dragged along the seafloor flatten it out, potentially affecting habitat for sea life.
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Fossil Dealer Seeks to End Disputed Dinosaur Case
The Mongolian government has no claim fossils seized after auction, attorneys say.
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1,000 English Ants to Receive Radio TagsThe radio receivers will act like bar codes, allowing researchers to track the ants' movements.
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Soil Microbes Harbor Nasty Antibiotic Resistance GenesSoil microbes and disease-causing microbes swap antibiotic resistance genes, a study says.
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Why Beetle Species Outnumber TuatarasThe diversity of a group of living things is not related to its age, a new analysis says.
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Science as Art: Edward Lear's Zoological IllustrationsBetter known for his nonsense poetry, the 19th century British artist Edward Lear began his career making detailed scientific illustrations.
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Animal Illustrations Preceded Poet's Nonsense Verse19th century poet Edward Lear began his career making detailed illustrations of animals for scientists.
human-behavior -
Why the Arctic Is Becoming a 'Giant Slushie'A storm earlier this month as well as a long-term trend toward thinning contributed, scientists say.
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Arctic Sea Ice Shatters Historic Record Low
Melting is expected to continue, since the ice typically keeps receding well into September
climate-change -
10 things you need to know about Arctic sea iceThe whys, whats and hows of the sea ice that forms in far northern waters.
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Demand for Horn Fuels Record-High Rhino PoachingRhino poaching in South Africa is escalating, thanks to demand in Vietnam, a new report finds.
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Mother of Many Modern Languages Traced to Ancient TurkeyA technique used to study the spread of viruses has been applied to language.
human-behavior -
Brain Damaged 'Patient R' Challenges Theories of Self AwarenessThe origins of self awareness in the brain have been called into question by a man with severe brain damage.
neuroscience
